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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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